The Flour Diaries

Well St.Francis, it’s been 20 years since you married Lyn-dee and relocated her many states away. I have to admit, I was worried. She was not all that responsible and really had not left the nest. Had she ever used the stove? I don’t think so.

I will never forget the trip I made up to get her moved. I stayed a few weeks and from that moment forward, I felt it was a second home. When I boarded the plane home, I cried my eyes out having to leave Phoebe ( who was such a wise 4 yo) and freshly hatched Brady, who never cried, just ate and slept. There’s no feeling in the world like being a grandmother.. it was a second chance. And this time, I could enjoy every moment with no stressors. When AL came along, the family was complete!

The years have flown by. Both of you have included me on vacations, visits ( sometimes lengthy) and introduced me to all the friends and neighbors. Being so far away, I did miss a lot of things with the kids but I got so many pictures and phone calls, eventually turning into FaceTime calls, so I never felt I missed that much!

Happy 20 and here’s to 20 more. 🥂

Love, Mammy

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